SPORTS ACTION

Taking photos of sporting events has proved to be the most difficult yet rewarding part of photojournalism. When I decided to commit to being a full-time student journalist, I knew my soccer career had to come to a close. Although it was a tough transition, being up close and personal with the athletes and the game was just as exciting. Being able to capture "Twitter-header" and "refridgerator-worthy" moments for the student athletes to enjoy, was even more rewarding than being out on the field.

Kelli Anne Stallkamp, a USA Disabled Sled Hockey defender, skates towards the puck in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.

Junior Makenna Hollingshead waits for the routine to begin in a rehearsal performance.

Senior Connor Staib dribbles around his opponent in the rivalry game against ThunderRidge High School.

Senior Colton Whiteside carries the ball down the field in the first home football game of the season.

Colorado Rockies pitcher, Tyler Anderson, warms up before a preseason game against the Chicago Cubs.

ThunderRidge's Sam Lepper skates over to stop a Denver East opponent in a home game.

Vista cheerleaders preform during the state competition at the Denver Coleseum.

Sophomore Dante Amicarella battles for the ball against a Castle View player in the last home game of the season.

Senior Colton Whiteside craddles the ball after a handoff.

Junior Teagan Haberkorn swims the butterfly during a home meet.

Senior Colton Whiteside escapes his opponents in the first home football game of the season.

Senior Garrett Sweeney makes a free throw bringing the score up in a home game against Heritage High School.

ThunderRidge's Sam Lepper carries the puck across the half in a game against Denver East.

Sophomore Sydney Nobles preforms for the student section during halftime of the Wish Week Unified game.

Junior Ben Gruising watches the ball after his free throw in a game against Heritage high school.

Senior Tristan Smith leads the team onto the field against Regis High School.

Senior Brad Oren cradles the ball in his last home game of his lacrosse career.

A U.S. Women's sled hockey forward grabs the puck before skating down towards the goal.

Sophomore Taylor Black is flipped during a routine at the Cheer State Competition.

Junior Makenna Hollingshead preforms before the team went to their national competition.

Junior Caden Hunter skates back towards the goal to help on defense in a home game against Denver East.

Junior Meagan Malleri comes up for air in the last home swim meet of the season.

Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.